Welcome to EOPS

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) is here to assist you in making your college experience successful. Getting through college is not an easy task, especially when you try to do it alone! Since 1969, EOPS has been a California state funded program that provides an accessible and rewarding college experience to low income and educationally disadvantaged students facing various barriers to academic success.

DACA Updates – On January 13, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will accept DACA renewal applications because of an order issued by a U.S. District Court in San Francisco.

EOPS Benefits

Priority Registration

Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling

Book Funds for required textbooks for WVC Classes

University transfer process assistance and UC/CSU waivers

Assistance with scholarship applications and letters of recommendations

Peer Assisted Learning Academy (PAL) and Math tutoring

Computer lab and printers

EOPS Orientation, workshops and special activities

Student lounge for studying and socializing

Basic school supplies and Graphing calculator loans

Emergency loans

Additional services and referrals to community services

CARE Benefits

CARE Services available for eligible single parents receiving TANF:

Additional financial assistance for books, school supplies, transportation and meals

CARE grants and academic achievement grants (dependent upon state funding)

Workshops for single parents

Opportunities to create support networks

Assistance with social service issues

Watch a video about EOPS services.

EOPS Eligibility

EOPS Eligibility and General Requirements

Be a California resident

AB540 students are eligible to apply

Register as a full-time West Valley College student in a minimum of 12 units (exceptions considered for students with a verified disability)

Be educationally disadvantaged as defined by state guidelines by meeting one of the following criteria:

Not qualified for enrollment into the minimum level English or mathematics course that is applicable to the associate degree at West Valley College

Not have graduated from high school or obtained the General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).

Graduated from high school with a grade point average below 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.

Been previously enrolled in remedial education.

Other factors determined by the EOPS Director, using state guidelines

Steps to Apply for EOPS at West Valley College

Apply to West Valley College

Take the West Valley College Placement Tests

Register for a West Valley College Orientation (or show completion from another college if transferring to West Valley)

Complete the application for the Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver (BOGW)

Complete a West Valley College EOPS Application

Submit the completed application and supporting documents* in person at the front desk in EOPS.

*Unofficial Transcripts will be accepted for eligibility purposes;

One of our helpful staff will review your application and let you know your eligibility

You can use EOPS computers to complete your application and print required documentation if needed

If you are eligible for EOPS, you will sign up for an EOPS Orientation at the beginning of the semester.

If you are a single parent receiving TANF or CalWorks, you might be eligible for our CARE program. Talk to the staff person assisting you with your EOPS application for more information.

Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver Program 2017–2018 Standards

Number in Household(including yourself)

Total Family Income Last Year(adjusted gross income and/or untaxed income)

1

$17,820

2

$24,030

3

$30,240

4

$36,450

5

$42,660

6

$48,870

7

$55,095

8

$61,335

Services

Book Fund Services

EOPS Book Funds are available for all West Valley EOPS students enrolled in West Valley and/or Mission College courses. These funds are available at the College Bookstore after students are approved and complete their EOPS enrollment.

How to Use EOPS Book Fund Services

Take your approved and stamped schedule to the bookstore.

The bookstore staff will retrieve your books based on your approved and stamped schedule.

Let the cashier know you are a West Valley EOPS student. You will need to show a Photo ID.

Buy your books according to the EOPS Book Service Terms and Conditions (below) and WVC Bookstore policies.

Be prepared to pay the difference if your books exceed the given dollar amount.

EOPS Book Fund Terms and Conditions

Book Funds are for required textbooks for classes that you are enrolled in during the current semester.

Book Funds are only for approved classes that are on your Ed Plan.

Book Funds are for active students, in good standing, and those who have not reached their academic goal (graduated, etc.) or reached their 70-unit limit.

You must be enrolled in 12+ units or be approved for 9+ units by your EOPS counselor. DESP students are approved for the number of units recommended by your DESP Counselor.

Book Funds are to be used at the West Valley Bookstore.

No reimbursements for books purchased online or elsewhere.

PLEASE NOTE: If you drop any class, you are required to return the book to the West Valley Bookstore during the bookstore's return period (check posted dates at bookstore). Past this date, you must return the book to the EOPS office. EOPS CANNOT pay for books for classes you ARE NOT enrolled in, nor may we allow you to keep those books. All purchases will be audited to ensure that guidelines have been followed.

Letters of Recommendation

Watch a video about letters of recommendation from EOPS.

Math Tutoring - PAL Academy & Supplemental Instruction

The Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Academy offers supplemental instruction and peer tutoring. PAL is a wraparound program where instructors, counselors and tutors collaborate to help students complete their math requirements. All EOPS student enrolled in Math 10, 106 or 103 are eligible to participate in this exciting program. Many students struggle with their math classes, the PAL Academy can help you be one of the successful graduates of the EOPS program. Students who participate in the PAL Academy find the program helps them stay on track and successfully pass their math classes.

Program Benefits

Personalized attention and support from staff, tutors and peers

Supplemental Instruction by WVC math Faculty

Free peer tutoring outside of class

Participation in a learning community

Free Scientific Calculator if required on syllabus

Graphing Calculator Loans

Supplemental Instruction Sessions (schedule subject to change)

Session

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

MATH 10

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM

MATH 103

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

MATH 106

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

MATH 106S

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Open Tutoring

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)

Open the door to opportunities with CARE

CARE is a program designed to help single-parent students succeed in college. Because we realize that attending college and being a single-parent can pose many challenges, we will help you to achieve your educational goals.

CARE Eligibility

Receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Be a single-parent, head-of-household, as determined by social services

Forms

Steps To Apply for Extended Opportunity Program and Services

Provide copies of transcripts for all other colleges previously attended.

Print and sign your completed application.

Submit application and supporting documents in person to EOPS staff.

DACA Resources

First Generation College Student Guidebook – This is a helpful guidebook for those that identify as First Generation College Students (FGCS) and provides tips and tools to succeed in the higher education environment.

DACA Updates – On January 13, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will accept DACA renewal applications because of an order issued by a U.S. District Court in San Francisco.